Intimations

It is clear from the pages that follow that the physical abuse of one individual by
another, or by both individuals of each other, is an integral component of some
intimate relationships, perhaps many intimate relationships. This book is not about
the violence as much as it is a reflection on our responses to—or our lack of
responses to—that violation of physical integrity and the accompanying emotional
and mental trauma. As these next pages indicate, we all too often fail to recognize
the signs of physical violence.

Intimate partner and sexual violence affect a large proportion of the population – with
the majority of those directly experiencing such violence being women and the majority
perpetrating it being men. The harm they cause can last a lifetime and span generations,
with serious adverse affects on health, education and employment.

The 25 cheetahs were all imported illegally into the UAE and were intercepted at the UAE
harbour and airport entry points. They nearly all arrived malnourished, dehydrated and highly
stressed after long voyages stuffed into boxes, crates and suitcases. Now they are bright and full
of energy. The Centre’s efforts have also been rewarded when the first cheetah mating took place
at the end of 2002.

Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases the stunning beauty of old homes, and reveals how they are cared for by their owners.
Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted fine wood, great workmanship and seasonal interior arrangements, have an aesthetic of infinite simplicity. Unlike Japanese inns and historical buildings, the houses featured in this book are private property and are not open to public viewing.

As a consultant, the process of designing and developing technology-based solutions
is one that you get to know intimately, thanks to iteration. Having been
involved in a dozen or more projects in the past few years, I came to realize that a
common component exists at the center of every one of those solutions. That component
is the data storage system.

One of the greatest challenges to confront an artist is drawing the human figure. Our bodies are infinitely complex yet intimately familiar, giving rise to a subject that is difficult to depict accurately yet judged incessantly. The human figure is almost overwhelmingly complex for the artist to draw. The human figure is an organic structure that defies geometric simplification. It is composed of bones, muscles, and organs, all of which are covered by a flexible layer of skin. The body has many moving parts that make it almost impossible to define as a shape. Within its skeleton are more...

Hello and welcome to Java Programming for the Absolute Beginner. You probably
already have a good understanding of how to use your computer.
These days it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t, given the importance
of computers in today’s world. Learning to control your computer intimately
is what will separate you from the pack! By reading this book, you learn
how to accomplish just that through the magic of programming.

The distance that two people who are kissing keep their hips apart can tell you something about the relationship that exists between them. Lovers press their torsos hard against each other and move within each other’s close intimate zones. This differs from the kiss received from a stranger on New Year’s Eve or from your best friend’s spouse, both of whom keep their pelvic area at least 15 centimetres away from yours. One of the exceptions to the distance/ intimacy rule occurs where the spatial distance is based on the person’s social standing.

Until now, the brilliant methods and tactics that world-renowned investor and hedge fund king George Soros used to amass billions have remained a closely-guarded secret. In Soros: The Unauthorized Biography, renowned biographer and former Time reporter Robert Slater has looked behind closed doors to reveal the unique philosophy and investment strategies that have given this Hungarian-born billionaire enormous influence over world financial markets.